Comments for Grow From Here http://www.growfromhere.com Technology and Business Tips for Franchisors Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:30:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Book Review: The Franchise E-Factor by conorbice http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/02/book-review-the-franchise-e-factor/comment-page-1/#comment-5397 conorbice Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:30:07 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=93#comment-5397 you have a wonderful site! you have a wonderful site!

]]> Comment on Flexible Franchise Model with Multi Menu by Katryn http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/02/flexible-franchise-model-with-multi-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-5382 Katryn Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:55:04 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=83#comment-5382 Hi Nancy, Thanks for the question. I am not an expert in the ingredients that go into pet food, but as in any business, you definitely want to do your due diligence, and pet food ingredients have been a very hot topic over the last year (as we all know!). When considering a franchise opportunity, there are a variety of questions it is a good idea to ask of the franchisor; some related to their general business practices, and some more specific to the industry like this one. My top recommendation is to sit down and make two lists; what your top priorities are in selecting a franchise, and what questions you will ask potential franchisors. The process of selecting a franchise is very much a two-way interview - the best franchisors will know what makes a successful franchisee for their system and will be evaluating you against that, and equally you want to know what will make the franchise succesful for you, and want to be evaluating them against your priorities. Clearly for you one of those will be related to what makes up the ingredients of the pet food (and probably the impact of those on the animals). You should certainly be asking those questions as you talk with the franchisor, and it's easiest to get the answers you need if you have the questions ready. Maybe you want to know what ingredients they use? What studies they have about the impact of those ingredients? Any safety concerns? and so on. Asking the hard questions up front will make the experience much more positive for both of you. Buying a franchise is a life changing decision, so take your time and make sure it's right. - Katryn Hi Nancy,
Thanks for the question.
I am not an expert in the ingredients that go into pet food, but as in any business, you definitely want to do your due diligence, and pet food ingredients have been a very hot topic over the last year (as we all know!). When considering a franchise opportunity, there are a variety of questions it is a good idea to ask of the franchisor; some related to their general business practices, and some more specific to the industry like this one.
My top recommendation is to sit down and make two lists; what your top priorities are in selecting a franchise, and what questions you will ask potential franchisors. The process of selecting a franchise is very much a two-way interview – the best franchisors will know what makes a successful franchisee for their system and will be evaluating you against that, and equally you want to know what will make the franchise succesful for you, and want to be evaluating them against your priorities. Clearly for you one of those will be related to what makes up the ingredients of the pet food (and probably the impact of those on the animals). You should certainly be asking those questions as you talk with the franchisor, and it’s easiest to get the answers you need if you have the questions ready. Maybe you want to know what ingredients they use? What studies they have about the impact of those ingredients? Any safety concerns? and so on.
Asking the hard questions up front will make the experience much more positive for both of you. Buying a franchise is a life changing decision, so take your time and make sure it’s right.
- Katryn

]]> Comment on Flexible Franchise Model with Multi Menu by Nancy Hutchinson http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/02/flexible-franchise-model-with-multi-menu/comment-page-1/#comment-5371 Nancy Hutchinson Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:08:33 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=83#comment-5371 I am considering this type of business as it is right up my alley. I have seen some negative reviews regarding the ingredients and the "filler" ingredients. Can you comment on this for me??? I am considering this type of business as it is right up my alley. I have seen some negative reviews regarding the ingredients and the “filler” ingredients. Can you comment on this for me???

]]> Comment on Online Coupon Usage is Booming – How to Set up Free Coupons by Brandon http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/04/online-coupon-usage-is-booming-how-to-set-up-free-coupons/comment-page-1/#comment-4572 Brandon Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:59:54 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=187#comment-4572 Groupon is an interesting concept. Groupon is an interesting concept.

]]> Comment on Online Coupon Usage is Booming – How to Set up Free Coupons by 2009: Year Of Online Coupon Boom | Share Results Blogs http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/04/online-coupon-usage-is-booming-how-to-set-up-free-coupons/comment-page-1/#comment-4223 2009: Year Of Online Coupon Boom | Share Results Blogs Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:46:57 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=187#comment-4223 [...] this year which is worth noting as it tells us that there is a huge demand for it. A blog post in GrowFromHere.com brings a good point up about the environment benefits for offering online coupons; Using the [...] [...] this year which is worth noting as it tells us that there is a huge demand for it. A blog post in GrowFromHere.com brings a good point up about the environment benefits for offering online coupons; Using the [...]

]]> Comment on Franchisor Spotlight: Enterprising Moms Network by Brian http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/05/franchisor-spotlight-enterprising-moms-network/comment-page-1/#comment-2205 Brian Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:22:55 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=252#comment-2205 Janice Manson was on City TV this morning to talk about the "Get the Word Out!" event this weekend. You can check out the clip here: http://www.curvecommunications.com/blog/?p=701 Janice Manson was on City TV this morning to talk about the “Get the Word Out!” event this weekend.

You can check out the clip here: http://www.curvecommunications.com/blog/?p=701

]]> Comment on Google Maps – Let Customers Find You by Online Coupon Usage is Booming - How to Set up Free Coupons | Grow From Here http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/01/google-maps-let-customers-find-you/comment-page-1/#comment-855 Online Coupon Usage is Booming - How to Set up Free Coupons | Grow From Here Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:47:35 +0000 http://vistus:7070/?p=34#comment-855 [...] you’re not already set up on Google Maps, do that first (5 minutes).  Then go to www.google.com/local/add to create an online coupon for your company. [...] [...] you’re not already set up on Google Maps, do that first (5 minutes).  Then go to http://www.google.com/local/add to create an online coupon for your company. [...]

]]> Comment on First Business Franchisor – A Canadian Woman by FMWalsh and Associates » Did you know the first franchise was created by a woman? http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/03/first-business-format-franchisor-a-canadian-woman/comment-page-1/#comment-683 FMWalsh and Associates » Did you know the first franchise was created by a woman? Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:02:11 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=172#comment-683 [...] about women in business.  Read all the details of how she did it at Katryn Harris’s blog - Grow From Here. By fiona, April 16th, 2009   |   in   Sales [...] [...] about women in business.  Read all the details of how she did it at Katryn Harris’s blog – Grow From Here. By fiona, April 16th, 2009   |   in   Sales [...]

]]> Comment on 5 Best Blogs for Franchisors by Business Ethics Training Your Best Personal Branding Tip Might Get You a Free Copy of =93Me … « http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/04/5-best-blogs-for-franchisors/comment-page-1/#comment-529 Business Ethics Training Your Best Personal Branding Tip Might Get You a Free Copy of =93Me … « Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:11:58 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=197#comment-529 [...] 5 Best Blogs for Franchisors | Grow From Here By Katryn She aims to develop a progressive network of ethical franchisors who work together to improve the industry?s best business practices. Sample posts: Economy Slowing? Franchising Hotting Up · Where Government can help small business … Grow From Here - http://www.growfromhere.com/ [...] [...] 5 Best Blogs for Franchisors | Grow From Here By Katryn She aims to develop a progressive network of ethical franchisors who work together to improve the industry?s best business practices. Sample posts: Economy Slowing? Franchising Hotting Up · Where Government can help small business … Grow From Here – http://www.growfromhere.com/ [...]

]]> Comment on 5 Best Blogs for Franchisors by Katryn http://www.growfromhere.com/2009/04/5-best-blogs-for-franchisors/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Katryn Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:16:01 +0000 http://www.growfromhere.com/?p=197#comment-522 Thanks Joel - glad to have you on the list - love your tweets & posts. It's a pleasure to connect with other people providing good value to the same franchise market. Thanks Joel – glad to have you on the list – love your tweets & posts. It’s a pleasure to connect with other people providing good value to the same franchise market.

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